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As we transition this weekend from September to October... both Great American Family and the Hallmark Channel will offer new Fall-themed movies, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries will have a new mystery to solve, INSP brings viewers the TV premiere of their Western drama, and UPtv returns Sunday nights with new movie premieres!
See details on these new movies, plus episode 10 of When Calls the Heart, this weekend...
Friday, September 29, 2023:
Are you game for a new mystery? ...
Storyline: London Police psychiatrist Dr. Emilia Priestly (Elizabeth Henstridge) needs to take a relaxing break from her stressful job, so her wealthy friend, Baroness Jane Alcott (Kezia Burrows, “Crash”), invites her to Mystery Island, an immersive murder-mystery-themed resort hosting a special retreat for the original investors. As the mystery game begins, tragedy strikes: John Murtaugh (Robert Getman), the resort’s reclusive founder, is murdered. The visitors are confined to the island as local detective Jason Trent (Charlie Weber) investigates the case. Once Emilia proves her innocence, she makes use of her special skills to help Jason find the murderer. The lines between game and reality are blurred as they unravel the web of romance, revenge, and betrayal behind the resort, its guests, and its elusive founder.
Premieres Friday, September 29, 2023
at 9pm/8c. on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
Saturday, September 30, 2023:
Great American Family's new Autumn movie premiere is ripe for the picking...
Storyline: In A Harvest Homecoming teacher Drew Granger (Trevor Donovan) accepts a temporary substitute job in his old hometown of Chestnut Hollow, Texas, where he meets Aiden, the proverbial new kid at school, desperate for a caring friend. While he would rather have taken a job anywhere else, Drew reconsiders Chestnut Hollow when he meets Lainie Abbott (Jessica Lowndes), the new manager of his parents' massive apple orchard and cider mill business, and more importantly, Aiden's mom.
Premieres Saturday, September 30, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on Great American Family
If you love either Jessica Lowndes or Trevor Donovan's fashions in "A Harvest Homecoming," you can find them on my Sister's blog, It's a Wonderful Lifestyle.
Both Jessica and Trevor wear such colorful, cheerful clothing throughout the film that are ideal for various Fall-themed occasions and events. My sweet Sister, Nea, has an incredible eye for fashion and detail; therefore, she did an amazing job tracking down some of Jessica Lowndes' and Trevor Donovan's best fashion pieces from the movie, and you'll find some extra Fall clothing you are sure to love!
Take a look at the fashion from "A Harvest Homecoming" -*here*!
Saturday, September 30, 2023:
A new romantic-comedy is cooking up in Hallmark Channel's...
Storyline: Amy (Leonidas) is a New York City executive working for Blossom, a wellness company that has been trying to launch deliverable meal prep kits. She needs to find a chef to help guide the venture and tries to woo Marcello Barone (Di Lapio), an Italian chef. When Amy contacts him, he turns her down -- Marcello got burned in the past by the New York restaurant scene and is now enjoying running a cooking school in Venice. To try and persuade him, Amy enrolls in his cooking school, which is located in a stunning Venetian palazzo. While there, Marcello introduces Amy to the slow-paced pleasures of Italy and shows her how the kits can be healthy by using fresh ingredients. But when the cooking course is over, and Amy fails to lure Marcello back to New York, will she go back or stay in Venice?
Premieres Saturday, September 30, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on the Hallmark Channel
Sunday, October 1, 2023:
Follow the trail... to the INSP premiere of...
Storyline: In THE WARRANT: BREAKER’S LAW, U.S. Marshal John Breaker and his trusted deputy, Bugle, escort a wanted outlaw West for his day in court. When they come across a town defending their hard-earned gold from a ruthless gang, they must decide what human price is too high for doing the right thing.
Premieres Sunday, October 1, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on INSP
*Read my review of The Warrant: Breaker’s Law - *here* (Please note: I do not recommend this movie for young viewers due to Western-style gun violence. However, if you are interested in the Old West and history, you will surely enjoy this fast-action film.)
The Warrant: Breaker’s Law was released on DVD on May 30, 2023, and is available at Amazon and Walmart.
The Warrant: Breaker’s Law can also be streamed on Prime Video.
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Sunday, October 1, 2023:
Saddle up for the UPtv premiere of...
Storyline: A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town.
Note: UPtv's movie will premiere at 8pm/7c. This is an hour later than their usual movie premiere time slot.
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Sunday, October 1, 2023:
You're invited to the Hope Valley ball...
Storyline: The town prepares for the Governor’s black-tie ball. While still reeling from the true intentions of Union City Holdings, Lucas decides to try to sway the Governor to their side.
*See more details and images for When Calls the Heart - *here*!
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Programming Notes:
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:
Saturday:
Garage Sale Mysteries Marathon
Sunday:
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Marathon
Mystery Island - Encore 7pm/6c.
Hallmark Drama:
Sunday:
The Waltons Reunion Movies Marathon
UPtv:
Movies return all day on Sundays...
Sunday:
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek - 9am/8c.
Love Finds You in Charm - 11am/10c.
Love on the Road - 1pm/12c.
Love Finds You in Valentine - 3pm/2c.
Plus One at an Amish Wedding - 5pm/4c.
Heartland (new episode) - 7pm/6c.
Adeline (movie premiere) - 8pm/7c.
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I hope you all enjoy the new movies this weekend!Sunday, October 1, 2023:
Saddle up for the UPtv premiere of...
Storyline: A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter for miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town.
Premieres Sunday, October 1, 2023
at 8pm/7c. on UPtv
Note: UPtv's movie will premiere at 8pm/7c. This is an hour later than their usual movie premiere time slot.
Sunday, October 1, 2023:
You're invited to the Hope Valley ball...
Season 10 - Episode 10
Storyline: The town prepares for the Governor’s black-tie ball. While still reeling from the true intentions of Union City Holdings, Lucas decides to try to sway the Governor to their side.
When Calls the Heart
Season 10 - Episode 10
Premieres Sunday, October 1, 2023
at 9pm/8c. on the Hallmark Channel
*See more details and images for When Calls the Heart - *here*!
Programming Notes:
Hallmark Movies & Mysteries:
Saturday:
Garage Sale Mysteries Marathon
Sunday:
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries Marathon
Mystery Island - Encore 7pm/6c.
Hallmark Drama:
Sunday:
The Waltons Reunion Movies Marathon
UPtv:
Movies return all day on Sundays...
Sunday:
Love Finds You in Sugarcreek - 9am/8c.
Love Finds You in Charm - 11am/10c.
Love on the Road - 1pm/12c.
Love Finds You in Valentine - 3pm/2c.
Plus One at an Amish Wedding - 5pm/4c.
Heartland (new episode) - 7pm/6c.
Adeline (movie premiere) - 8pm/7c.
I'm very much looking forward to seeing the new Great American Family movie, A Harvest Homecoming, starring Jessica Lowndes and Trevor Donovan. It seems we've been waiting so long for this movie premiere, and it's finally here! I think it will be inspiring to see how Trevor's role as a teacher will be incorporated with his real-life anti-bullying initiative, Team Upstanders. Plus, I love that some of this movie takes place in a real apple orchard. With its country setting, Trevor's plaid flannel shirts, and rustic-colored leaves, this movie is sure to have that cozy Fall feeling!
I'll also be eager to tune in to When Calls the Heart Sunday night to see the ball the Hope Valley community has organized during the Governor's short visit. What turn of events will come next for the town and the water supply? Will Elizabeth reveal more of what's in her heart to Rosemary? Hopefully, some of these questions will be answered in episode 10. (Only 2 more episodes to go this season after this!)
Have a Wonderful,
Blessed Weekend, Everyone!
Net
☀️ SHINING HIS LIGHT: ☀️
"Peacemakers who sow in peace
reap a harvest of righteousness."
~James 3:18
My favorite Trevor Donovan and Jessica Lowndes movies available on DVD and Prime Video... (click on your favorites for more details.)
I have been looking forward to Mystery Island and A Harvest Homecoming! Can’t wait to watch both this weekend. I will also record a Very Venice Romance. And thank you for the info on your sister’s blog Net, I will for sure check it out! I always wonder about the cute fashion from these movies, especially the Wedding Veil ones.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend everyone!
~Paula
A Harvest Homecoming was okay. I am not a fan of mysteries. A Very Venice Romance was great; the city is beautiful and still afloat! :) WCTH is getting very interesting.
DeleteI am all in for WCTH of course!!! I am the biggest mystery fan, but don't dig Hallmark's lately. I'll still give it a try.
ReplyDeleteNot a big fan of horse films, so I'll pass on that one. The western one as well. Definitely watching Trevor's fall movie though! If I can find it on Prime or YouTube.
Looking forward to WCTH the most!!❤
So excited for A Harvest Homecoming!
ReplyDeleteHoping WCTH is good this weekend. -Maria
Mystery Island is the only one there which appeals to me. - Florence
ReplyDeleteMystery Island was ok but not great. At least the leads had a background to be involved. I’m personally burnt out on Hanna Swenson and others pretending to be bonifide investigators. As I think I commented a while back, if you want to solve murders, get your credentials and be legitimate. Don’t have any interest in watching any more.
DeleteAdeline is based on inspiring true events in the life of Adeline, a therapy healing horse who had great success working with kids and adults with disabilities
ReplyDeleteLooks like some great movies.
ReplyDeleteMystery Island is family friendly about a criminal psychologist finds herself on a mystery getaway except that the murder in the fictional mystery weekend is all too real mystery game is whodunnit
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all of the great movie options this weekend!
ReplyDeleteA Harvest Homecoming gets a perfect 5 stars from me!
ReplyDeleteNew sneak peaks included: New Great American Christmas trailer, and Twas the Text before Christmas got a Oct 28 premiere date AND a new trailer! -Maria
Ooh! There was a new trailer for Peppermints and Postcards! -Maria
ReplyDeleteMaria, Thank you for mentioning this. I haven't caught that one, yet. Do you recall if the promo also gave a premiere date?
DeleteIt didn't, just Coming Soon. -Maria
DeleteTwas the Text Before Christmas
ReplyDeleteOctober 28, 2023
8pm ET/5pm PT
GAFAM
Coming Soon
ReplyDeletePeppermints & Postcards
A Very Venice Romance is family friendly about Amy travels to Venice. Italy, to lure Chef Marcella into helping company’s new venture. When Marcelo declines, she signs up for his advanced cooking course to make her case. Amy is staying in Venice with Marcello
ReplyDeleteWhy Adeline at 8pm ET/5pm on UPTV?
ReplyDeleteIt’s always 7pm ET/4pm PT on UPTV
Schedule conflicts WCTH & Adeline
Catch up TV Shows
Watch Adeline first & then WCTH expect to record
WCTH- Lucas was, incredible!! Elizabeth would be a fool to consider leaving him, and that's basically all I got on this episode. Just hope the next 2 episodes don't result in Hallmark's promotional stunt being right, because that would be really wrong. -Maria
ReplyDeleteCouldn’t agree more, Maria! First seasons with new show runners are always a bit shaky but this has been a season of disappointments for me. Some dramatic tension is fine but recycling the triangle and tossing 4 years of a beautiful love story out the window is not.
DeleteRebecca
After watching that episode, how do you not respect Lucas!! It gave me chills. I agree Maria, he was incredible!!
DeleteI don't like how they are pulling us back and forth on Lucas/Nathan. She made her choice! She said she loves him. My gut tells me she'll find a way to stay with him, but I wish Hallmark would stop messing with us. If she were a godly Fiancé/wife, she would willingly follow her husband wherever he goes.
I loved watching Fiona and Faith(the Matchmaking Girls). How sweet of them to give Mei and Hickam a helping hand. And I loved watching Rosemary share her dresses and Fiona doing all the ladies' hair.
Missed seeing Henry, hopefully we'll see him next week.
Maria, Rebecca, Abigail...couldn't agree more with all 3 of you!! Lucas was awesome! He had me going for a minute! As for Elizabeth, I don't know where the writers are heading with her. But, it may be just a ploy to get things stirred up, which is working! Tired of the triangle! Let it rest and give Nathan some one to love! His character deserves better than what they have done so far!
DeleteLucas is uncertain. He has dreams outside of Hope Valley. He's a businessman and sees a bigger picture than Elizabeth does. Can they manage it long term without them having to leave Hope valley? And if they have to leave won't that be the end of the show?
DeleteAnonymous, in episode 2 of this season Lucas stated that Hope Valley was their home besides all the many times that he has stated that he chose to settle down in Hope Valley so I don’t think he has dreams outside of Hope Valley. Unless the writers are going to toss out everything he has ever said. Which is possible.
DeleteRebecca
Happy Monday to all of my friends!
ReplyDeleteThe weather was so lovely, in Kentucky, this past weekend. :) Anyway, I tried to watch "Mystery Island" but ended up turning it off after about ten minutes. It was not good. I did watch "A Harvest Homecoming" all the way through. It was enjoyable but it will be a one-time watch for me. The music was lovely and I liked Trevor and Jessica together but I felt all of the fall decorations were over-the-top. It was too much. I will watch "Adeline" sometime this week. I like true stories. And, I will also watch "A Very Venice Romance" as well. I will report back after viewing both movies. Finally, I got excited seeing a commercial for the upcoming Great American Family Christmas movie season. I can't believe it is only a few weeks away. Several of the holiday movies intrigue me. :-)
A Harvest Homecoming - While the movie was lovely and the message was good, Trevor Donavan and Jessica Lowndes didn't seem to have the greatest chemistry. He was more invested in his son than her, which is good that he cared, but a little awkward. And while I loved the fall theme, the decorations were over the top. What 12 year old has fall decorations in their bedroom? The amount of fake leaves handing all over was a bit much. I have to say my favorite actor in the movie was Sarah Fisher. I hope to see more of her in the future!
ReplyDeleteJennifer R
Jennifer R, Thank you for your review! I also felt the same way about the garlands of fake leaves. It was fine in some places, like in the school around the bulletin board, but it was everywhere. Very distracting.
DeleteI also thought Sarah Fisher, the sister, was great. Very natural. By the way, she'll also be starring in the upcoming GAF Christmas movie, A Christmas Commission (wt)!
Blessings, Net
Oh yay! I didn't notice that yet. And I'm glad you figured out what I was saying, I made a lot of typos. Like it was her son, not his. And the leaves were hanging all over. Yikes! :)
DeleteGAF’s “A Harvest Homecoming” is family-friendly and a heartwarming film featuring a wonderful cast and over-the-top fall decorations. The chemistry between Trevor Donovan and Jessica Lowndes is genuine, and I especially liked the faith-based references throughout the story. I only wished Jessica and Trevor sang a duet together!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved "A Harvest Homecoming" it is family friendly and Trevor and Jessica were adorable! I loved the kid who played Jessica's son in the movie. Plenty of chemistry, and of course loved seeing all the fall foliage. I loved the storyline as well.
ReplyDeleteI watched A Harvest Homecoming this weekend and it was a sweet movie. I loved all of the fall decor of course, the leaves, the amber colors, the pickup truck, the scenery, everything was beautiful. I think I liked the grandpa’s love story just as much as the main characters, he was so funny trying to impress that lady. Also loved the mom and dad, all the supporting characters were great. All in all great movie with a sweet relationship that blossomed.
ReplyDelete~Paula
A Harvest Homecoming was a disaster. There was no chemistry between Trevor and Jessica. The story was missing something but not sure what. Jessica had a smile pasted on her face the entire time. I love both of these actors but they are not good together.
ReplyDeleteAs for the decorations, way too much! It was distracting.
I love GAF, but this movie missed the mark for me.
I tried watching the Mystery Island, but couldn't get into it pass the ten minutes.
ReplyDeleteA Harvest Homecoming was a one time watch for me. Chemistry was off between Jessica and Trevor. I like both actors but not together! And the decorations were hideous...way too many! Looked so fake!
ReplyDeleteI tried to watch Mystery Island couldn't do it!
My husband and I watched "A Very Venice Romance", last night, and we enjoyed it. The leading couple had very nice chemistry. The scenery was spectacular and the supporting players were good. Italy is on my bucket list and one day I hope to visit there. I hope everyone is doing well. I am getting so excited about the upcoming holiday movies. Some of the movies look so great!
ReplyDeleteI don't watch WCTH but just a hunch.
ReplyDeleteCould it be that Chris McNally has indicated to Hallmark his intention to leave the cast? - Florence
Mystery Island was really good and definitely underrated. Those of you who stopped ten minutes into it, go back and try again! Family-friendly, otherwise I wouldn’t have watched it. It was kind of hard with the accents and maybe poor sound, I’m not sure, but the story was really good and intriguing. Especially the plot twist at the very end. ***Spoilers*** There was a question as to how they just sort of dismissed the second murder. I know it wasn’t intentional, but the way they just let it go was kind of weird.**** Don’t know how they could make more of these, but I would watch it if they did!-Anonymous1
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